Telenovela

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 7, 2015
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
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Critic Reviews

  1. TVLine
    Reviewed by: Michael Slezak
    Apr 6, 2016
    42
    Trouble is, there’s not a single surprising twist on any of the threadbare inside-showbiz tropes, and even worse, every single zinger feels like it’s from a hastily assembled first draft.
  2. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Dec 8, 2015
    40
    All too often, though, this looks like a “Saturday Night Live” skit that doesn’t quite land.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Dec 7, 2015
    40
    Telenovela never fails to break a sweat in its attempt to create something interesting or funny, but all that effort falls wincingly short of its goal.
  5. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Lisa Weidenfeld
    Dec 7, 2015
    50
    Watching everyone on Telenovela emote every last plot point directly at the camera starts to wear after a while.
  6. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Dec 4, 2015
    50
    Telenovela is an Americanized version of a telenovela, and that may be why it doesn’t reach its full potential.
  7. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Nov 30, 2015
    50
    The show clearly wants to be like the movie “Soapdish,” but Telenovela can’t quite pull it off. A second episode is considerably less funny than the pilot, a danger sign. The pilot episode has fun riffing on TV stars with swelled heads and telenovela camera trick clichés, and it all plays to Ms. Longoria’s comedic strengths.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 35
  3. Negative: 6 out of 35
  1. chrismovieguy
    Jan 13, 2016
    9
    ok i am a guy but i am not the least bit afraid to let u know that i found and keep finding this show fresh hilarious and orignal yea theok i am a guy but i am not the least bit afraid to let u know that i found and keep finding this show fresh hilarious and orignal yea the jokes sometimes miss the mark but for the jokes that do stand out its well worth the shot i think its hilarious myself keep tuning in and laugh harder at something next week then i did the week before superstore is better but this is still a little comedy that could and can make u laugh… Full Review »
  2. MetMist
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    I like this show! It has potential! I can see some of it is silly but it is evolving! Fast and entertaining. The show grows on you. I hopeI like this show! It has potential! I can see some of it is silly but it is evolving! Fast and entertaining. The show grows on you. I hope they continue fine tuning the humor with a fun, witty and sophisticated approach.… Full Review »
  3. Knighthawk81
    Jan 4, 2016
    3
    Nothing about the first two episodes of this show worked for me. The jokes were tired, the casting and story felt forced, and it was aNothing about the first two episodes of this show worked for me. The jokes were tired, the casting and story felt forced, and it was a complete bore. I'm not sure how this show makes it long term, or why NBC is pushing it so hard.… Full Review »
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